Lot No. 81


BUDDY BIKE / Buddy Bike


DATE: 1988
COUNTRY: TAIWAN
WEIGHT: 27,5 KG / 60,50 LB
FRAME HEIGHT: 46 CM / 18,1 INCH
GEARS: 1 x 6, SHIMANO ALTUS
CONDITION: 2
- a bicycle built for two originated in the late 1890s
- nicknamed for this geometry as "the sociable"
- both riders can pedal
- but only the left-hand rider can steer
- the handlebars on the right are just for balance
- riding the Buddy Bike solo is not an option (unlike a tandem)
- model number of this Buddy Bike is B003557

THIS BIKE APPEARS IN
- Smart Move - Cyclepedia - A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs - Cyclepedia - Application

NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINESSELECTION
- Designreport Mar. 11 - Irish Examiner Aprl. 11 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Jan. 08 - The Oregonian Jun. 13 - The Sunday Oregonian Jun. 13 - derwesten. de Mar. 11

EXHIBITIONS
- Portland Art Museum 2013 - Design Museum Holon 2013

Condition report
Paintwork and general information:
good condition, slightly scratched

Gears:
very good condition

Tubes /Tyres:
slightly worn, otherwise good condition

Saddle:
plastic saddle

Frame:
in good condition

© Embacher-Collection, Photo: Bernhard Angerer

19.05.2015 - 18:00

Realized price: **
EUR 1,250.-
Starting bid:
EUR 500.-

BUDDY BIKE / Buddy Bike


DATE: 1988
COUNTRY: TAIWAN
WEIGHT: 27,5 KG / 60,50 LB
FRAME HEIGHT: 46 CM / 18,1 INCH
GEARS: 1 x 6, SHIMANO ALTUS
CONDITION: 2
- a bicycle built for two originated in the late 1890s
- nicknamed for this geometry as "the sociable"
- both riders can pedal
- but only the left-hand rider can steer
- the handlebars on the right are just for balance
- riding the Buddy Bike solo is not an option (unlike a tandem)
- model number of this Buddy Bike is B003557

THIS BIKE APPEARS IN
- Smart Move - Cyclepedia - A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs - Cyclepedia - Application

NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINESSELECTION
- Designreport Mar. 11 - Irish Examiner Aprl. 11 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Jan. 08 - The Oregonian Jun. 13 - The Sunday Oregonian Jun. 13 - derwesten. de Mar. 11

EXHIBITIONS
- Portland Art Museum 2013 - Design Museum Holon 2013

Condition report
Paintwork and general information:
good condition, slightly scratched

Gears:
very good condition

Tubes /Tyres:
slightly worn, otherwise good condition

Saddle:
plastic saddle

Frame:
in good condition

© Embacher-Collection, Photo: Bernhard Angerer


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Auction: Bicycles from the embacher-collection
Auction type: Saleroom auction
Date: 19.05.2015 - 18:00
Location: Wien | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 09.05. - 19.05.2015


** Purchase price incl. buyer's premium and VAT

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